301464 (v.2) MT 541 -Molecular Basis of Genetics

Area:	School of Biomedical Sciences
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0

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Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Practical:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:	Mendelian genetics from the molecular viewpoint and applications relevant to the diagnosis of inherited diseases. Cellular and molecular basis of inheritance - biological communication between generations and dominant versus recessive genes. Chromosomes, chromosomal abnormalities and disorders, single gene patterns of inheritance, polygenic patterns of inheritance, methods for the detection of genetic diversity and mutations and selected applications including tissue transplantation.

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Field of Education:	010900 Biological Sciences (Narrow Grouping)
Funding Cluster:	08 - Engineering, Science, Surveying
SOLT (Online) Definitions*:	Informational *Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information
Result Type:	Grade/Mark
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